ChEBI: 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyric acid is a valine derivative that is valine in which the amino group has been replaced by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is functionally related to an isovaleric acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxy-3-methylbutyrate.
Purification Methods
Crystallise the acid from ether/pentane. [Beilstein 3 IV 618.] IRRITANT.
